Education : Distance Education & Learning

Distance and Blended Learning   in Asia  is a unique and comprehensive overview of open, distance learning (ODL)and information and communication technology (ICT) in Asian education and training. Broad in coverage, this book also critically examines ODL and ICT experiences from Japan to Turkey and from Sri Lanka to Mongolia -- drawing conclusions from the successes and failures, and recommending ways in which planning, management and practice may be further developed. more...

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An invaluable publication to all concerned with teacher education, presenting the advantages and drawbacks of distance education or open learning. more...

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Distance education (DE) is one of the most important ways in which future social workers can complete their MSW degree. With a reach to multiple populations, DE is especially suited to the field of social work, allowing rural, working, and financially-strained individuals to complete degrees and provide important services to underserved communities. In this comprehensive and well-organized guide to understanding and implementing distance education components into social work, pioneering professors explain how to administer DE components, discuss the adjustments and rewards of the DE teaching experience, evaluate the benefits for both students and teachers, and address evolving issues in the field. In addition, readers will be introduced to the latest audio-visual, computer -mediated, and computer-assisted modalities now in use as applied to distance education. From audio and visual teleconferencing to e-mail, networks, and web based courses, we are exposed to the current and future trends and possibilities in DE programs. ;chapter more...

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e-Learning is now an essential component of education. Globalization, the proliferation of information available on the Internet and the importance of knowledge-based economies have added a whole new dimension to teaching and learning. As more tutors, students and trainees, and institutions adopt online learning there is a need for resources that will examine and inform this field. Using examples from around the world, the authors of e-Learning: Concepts and Practices provide an in-depth examina more...

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E-learning is built from processes, products, services, and technologies - but it is none of those things. Instead, it is a strategic approach to learning in the corporation. Without a robust, business-driven strategy to guide implementation and delivery, e-learning is bound to fail. E-Learning Strategies is designed to help decision takers and implementation teams understand the elements of e-learning and the issues surrounding them. With chapters divided into What You Need to Know and What You Need to Do, E-Learning Strategies is a valuable resource for anyone responsible for e-learning strategy and execution. more...

Price: $75.00